PC to Phone VoIP Equipment Requirements

What do I need to make PC to Phone Calls?

In order to start making PC to Phone calls, you'll need the following:

1	Access to the Internet
2	Speakers and a microphone (an integrated headset with a boom microphone is ideal)	or
3	A full-duplex sound card in your computer (if your computer is less than 10 years old, the chances are excellent that you already have a suitable sound card installed)

Once you have the above, you're ready to go. The next step is to choose a service_provider from whom you'll be able to utilise the VoIP technology. The providers generally charge a per minute rate to call long distance and their rates will vary depending on the destination country and/or whether you are calling a cellular telephone or traditional fixed line telephone.

Once you've chosen a service provider, the next step will be to download a small interface program which typically resembles the keypad on a telephone. These small programs are made by the PC-Phone provider and will be made available to you once you choose a provider. Depending on your internet connection, the download will take anywhere from less than a minute to 10-15 minutes. The software downloads are generally provided free of charge.

After you've completed these steps, have installed the software and followed the service providers instructions, you're all set!

Enjoy saving Money!